Deleterious effects of agricultural chemicals on human health

Abstract

Pesticides and chemical fertilizers are substances that are either naturally occurring or artificially manufactured and used to control a range of pests. These chemical substances are employed in a number of industries, including forestry, agriculture, aquaculture, and food. Since the 1930s, chemical fertilizers have been crucial to the economically efficient cultivation of commercial crops. A plentiful harvest guarantees there is enough food accessible for everyone at reasonable costs in light of the rising population and high expense of living. However, the majority of individuals might not be aware of the hidden risks associated with utilizing chemical fertilizers. Though environmental contamination from pesticides is a primary focus on research, the effects of human contact with pesticides are less clear. Commonly used herbicides for row crops such as corn, sorghum and sugarcane, and even residential lawns have been implicated in negative human health effects. These adverse effects on human health include tumors, breast, ovarian and uterine cancers. Additionally these pesticides have demonstrated heavily impact the nervous system cells as well as muscle cells. Pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers can be harmful to the human body, having underlying molecular impacts. This review will show the influence of specific pesticides and their impacts on the human body. I examine specifically the molecular effects of pesticides on human health through researching available data across several populations. I will also examine outcomes specific to geographic location and government regulation in those areas.